Pierre Auguste Renoir

Renoir, Pierre Auguste, b. Limoges, France, 1841; d. 1919. Painter, printmaker, sculptor. One of the founders of the Impressionist movement, Renoir produced some of the group's best-known images, which often focus on leisure activities. His painting Ball at the Moulin de la Galette (1876) is an ambitious rendering of the crowd at an outdoor dance hall, depicting the complex effects of dappled light and shade. Other well-known works include Two Young Girls at the Piano (1892). Renoir departed from the Impressionist circle in 1878, adopted a more classical style, and became a society painter. -- From "The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge"

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December 3, 2013, Tuesday

Already a surprisingly rich art destination, the Norwegian capital is adding to its appeal with the Ekeburg Sculpture Park, a 68-acre property boasting works by artists ranging from Salvador Dalí to James Turrell.